A visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, April 5, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church. 3736 Lee’s Summit Road, Independence. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday following the visitation. Inurnment will be at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Independence. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions to Autism Speaks. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com.